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Saskatchewan to implement sick leave to get the COVID-19 shot

Saskatchewan to implement sick leave to get the COVID-19 shot

Regina – In its efforts to promote the widest possible adoption of the various COVID-19 vaccines to bring an end to the global pandemic, on March 18 the Government of Saskatchewan announced it had amended The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
New hires at town hall in Battleford

New hires at town hall in Battleford

The town of Battleford announced the hire of the two newest members of their management team at their council meeting Monday. Town chief administrator Ash Alan has announced that Mohammad Rahman has been hired as the new finance manager.
Eligibility for booking expanded

Eligibility for booking expanded

From the SHA: COVID-19 Immunization Alert: Eligibility for booking expanded COVID-19 vaccine booking eligibility is being expanded once again in Saskatchewan.
Province moves to phase 2 of vaccine delivery

Province moves to phase 2 of vaccine delivery

Today , the Government of Saskatchewan announced the launch of Phase 2 of the Vaccine Delivery Plan with the introduction of booking eligibility online and by phone for residents 67 years and older.
330 impaired drivers were charged in February

330 impaired drivers were charged in February

From SGI: Last month’s cold weather didn’t put a chill on law enforcement efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road.
Establishing a baseline for methane emissions before implementing reductions

Establishing a baseline for methane emissions before implementing reductions

Saskatoon – If you have to make cuts, shouldn’t you know where you’re starting from before you swing the axe? How can you possibly cut something if you don’t know where you’re starting from? These are key points as the provincial and federal governme
Saskatchewan RCMP execute search warrant in Waldheim

Saskatchewan RCMP execute search warrant in Waldheim

Two have been arrested and charged after the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime North (FSOC-N) executed a search warrant on an associated residence in Waldheim, SK.
Day parole extended for Onion Lake man convicted of 1997 murder

Day parole extended for Onion Lake man convicted of 1997 murder

Warning: Some readers may find details in this story disturbing. An Onion Lake man serving a life sentence for second-degree murder can continue his day parole, the Parole Board of Canada ruled on March 1, 2021.

Lac La Ronge chief recipient of national women’s leadership award

Tammy Cook-Searson has served her community for almost a quarter of a century. But she believes one of her greatest accomplishments is still several months away from completion.
SHA urges public to be vigilant as variants are 70 per cent more transmissible

SHA urges public to be vigilant as variants are 70 per cent more transmissible

Submitted The Saskatchewan Health Authority is encouraging all Saskatchewan residents to be vigilant, get tested if you have symptoms and get immunized when eligible, especially now as COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VoC) continue to appear in areas ac
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